Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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